Regional Finance Controller for Auto Client

Following are the Job Specifications for Regional Finance Controller - Southern Africa for our Automotive Client.Job Designation: Regional Finance Controller - Southern Africa Job location : Lusaka , ZambiaReporting to : Africa CFO.Reported by : Finance Controllers based at South Africa, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe and MozambiqueJob purpose:This will play a critical role toDrive implementation of strategic business plans over the short and long-termStreamline and strengthen the financial systems and controls in the assigned geography of the Southern Africa businessROLE SPECIFICATIONSAccountabilityKey activitiesCFO for the businessOverall responsibility of the Finance function (review financial statements, monthly MIS, Group reporting) and audits (internal, statutory).Financial evaluation of projects and post-implementation review of the projectsMonitoring and evaluating business processes; suggesting and implementing changes to bring in control, efficiency, and effectiveness.Involvement in operational functioning about procurement negotiations and cost savings.Reviewing the work of the finance manager / second line if any and ensuring the procedures are adhered to.Strategic Business PlanningMaintaining a repository of data and information to support business processesOverseeing the implementation/maintenance of the ERP system.Drafting capital expenditure plans and investments in line with business strategyPlanning &BudgetingPreparing Annual Operating Plans (AOP) for the Southern RegionAnchor the annual budgeting exercise and ensure that the business units have a sound rationale/ basis for the budgetsEnsure maintenance and reporting P & L for the unit every monthPreparing Rolling Estimates for the remaining year for all regions and reporting the same to HO.Preparing brand contributions, day sales inventory calculationMonthly Management reporting with detailed analysis of sales & profit along with comparison with prior Rolling Estimate, Annual Operating Plan & Previous YearAccounting & Statutory CompliancesTimely preparation of annual/monthly reports ensuring analysis of the performances every month.Ensuring compliance with all applicable statutory and legal requirements for the assigned geographyPlanning and managing internal/statutory/tax auditsPeriodic compilation of a comprehensive checklist for audit and risk managementContributing to better corporate governance by identifying internal control weaknesses and implementing better controlsCANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONSQualificationThe ideal candidate would be a Chartered Accountant / Equivalent International degreeExperience15 plus years of experience, with at least 2-3 years in a finance leadership roleExperience in Automotive / FMCG/ Pharma / Manufacturing will be preferredKnowledge of SAP/ERP Accounting Systems will be desirableKey Competencies and SkillsThe candidate needs to be high on strategic thinking and achievement orientation.The candidate also needs to display the ability and sensitivity to manage cultural differences, geographical complexities, and complex stakeholder relationships,Other key desired competencies and skills would be teamwork and collaboration and strong interpersonal and communication skills.If Interested , Please apply and we should get back to you shortly.